flytrap

noun — 4 senses

flytrap

noun

Etymology From fly + trap.

1

A trap built to catch flies.

2

The Venus flytrap, an insectivorous plant.

3

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences Any contrivance by which a plant catches insects, such as pitchers or tentacles.

4

The spreading dogbane.

Related terms
catch flies, you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar

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